Princeton
City in Mercer County, Missouri

Princeton is a city in Mercer County, Missouri, with 1,007 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ravanna, 8.1 miles NE.
- 1,007residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 634 / sq mipopulation density
- 64673ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is the county seat and largest city of Mercer County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,007 at the 2020 census, down from the 2010 census, which counted 1,166 people. Princeton was the birthplace of the famous frontierswoman Calamity Jane.
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Living in Princeton
- Median household income
- $58,558
- Median home value
- $78,000
- Median rent
- $547/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Princeton had 1,007 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,007 |
|---|---|
| Density | 634 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,007 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3963° N, 93.5888° W |
| ZIP code | 64673 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2959942 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Ravanna8.1 mi NE
- Mercer8.5 mi N
- Cainsville10.2 mi W
- Spickard10.6 mi S
- Mount Moriah11.9 mi SW
- South Lineville13.0 mi N
- Newtown13.6 mi E
- Lineville, IA13.6 mi N
- Harris14.0 mi SE
- Pleasanton, IA15.2 mi NW
- Lucerne16.3 mi E
- Tindall16.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Mercer County, Missouri.
What is the population of Princeton, MO?
1,007 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, MO?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 64673.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Ravanna (8.1 mi), Mercer (8.5 mi), Cainsville (10.2 mi), Spickard (10.6 mi), Mount Moriah (11.9 mi).
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